PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Medical Guardian™ has been named a 2017 Corporate Culture Award winner by SmartCEO Philadelphia. The award honors the top 50 companies in Greater Philadelphia who foster positive and productive work environments. Medical Guardian, a leading provider of medical alert systems that empower older adults to live a life without limits, credits its unique, team-oriented office culture as a primary factor in the company’s consistent growth and success since its founding in 2005.

“Medical Guardian is proud to be recognized for the positive culture we have built and uphold each day,” said Geoff Gross, founder and CEO of Medical Guardian. “The value we place on a healthy, supportive atmosphere where employees thrive is indicative of who we are as an organization.”

This recognition speaks to Medical Guardian’s reputation and track record as a sought-after employer in the Philadelphia region. A supportive, family-like corporate culture keeps the company’s 200 employees engaged and equipped to fulfill Medical Guardian’s mission. Employee turnover rates remain low because of the positive environment. To uphold its quality work environment, the company emphasizes key elements of corporate culture, including:

• Building Relations – Dedicated to celebrating success of team members, Medical Guardian encourages coworkers to build tight-knit relationships and praise each other’s achievements during an annual End-of-Year party and through UROCK, an internal reward system. Teambuilding events and activities with everything from company-wide trips to Phillies games, bowling nights and family picnics are regularly hosted.
• Health and Well-being – An in-house Fresh Market provides breakfast, lunch and dinner options for coworkers in Medical Guardian’s Center City office. All employees are offered comprehensive medical and dental insurance, short and long-term disability, life insurance and paid time off.
• Competitive Benefits – Employees enjoy a variety of work perks, with the opportunity to join a Commuter Transit Program and to receive monetary rewards, such as bonuses, free lunches, gift cards and additional paid time off.
• Giving Back – Medical Guardian organizes at least one volunteer initiative every quarter with local organizations, like the Manna Food Drive or Old Pine Community Center for Seniors, providing opportunities for the company to give back to the communities of Philadelphia.

The 2017 Corporate Culture Award win follows Medical Guardian’s fifth appearance on the national Inc. 5000 list and its fourth listing among the Philadelphia 100, which honors the fastest-growing private companies in the Greater Philadelphia region.

Members of the Medical Guardian team were presented with the award during SmartCEO’s Corporate Culture Awards ceremony on December 7. To learn more about Medical Guardian’s story, team members and offerings, visit www.medicalguardian.com.

About SmartCEO’s Corporate Culture Awards

SmartCEO is an award winning magazine with a focus on educating and inspiring the business community, through integrated media platforms reaching decision makers in the Baltimore, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, DC, metropolitan areas. The Corporate Culture Awards honor companies that foster a creative, collaborative workplace culture to enhance performance and sustain a competitive advantage. Smart leaders understand that culture is a company’s greatest asset, driving performance and growth. The winners are chosen by an independent committee of local business leaders.

About Medical Guardian

Founded in 2005, Medical Guardian is a leading provider of innovative medical alert systems that empower people to live a life without limits. A member of the National Aging in Place Council, Medical Guardian is headquartered in Philadelphia and provides support to tens of thousands of people across the country who are ready to take on the next chapter of life while remaining safe living in their own home. Whether it’s an in-home system or a mobile device with GPS capabilities, Medical Guardian has the personal medical alert device to meet an array of needs and lifestyles. Learn more about Medical Guardian by visiting www.medicalguardian.com, Facebook and Twitter.